Which Marxist critic is known for the concept of 'Ideological Interpellation'?
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Correct answer: Louis Althusser
Interpellation is the process by which ideology 'hails' or addresses individuals, recruiting them into specific social roles. Literature participates in this by positioning the reader to adopt certain identities or moral stances.
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